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Decades before the American Revolution, George Washington sparked a war that would change the world On May 28, 1754, the colonial militia surrounded a party of French-Canadian soldiers. With 15 minutes of rifle fire, the colonists slaughtered the French, then allowed Indian guides to take the corpses' scalps. Observing this grisly scene was a towering young major named George Washington. In the aftermath of the Battle of Jumonville Glen, Washington...
2) Treat
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After performing endless tricks and futile searches, a treat-obsessed little dog finally makes a tasty discovery.
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The biography, the philosophy, and some of the most influential works of the infamous French writer who shocked the world with his erotic novel, Justine.
No other writer has so scandalized proper society as the Marquis de Sade, but despite the deliberate destruction of over three-quarters of his work, Sade remains a major figure in the history of ideas. His influence on some of the greatest minds of the last century-from Baudelaire and Swinburne...
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You asked for it…so here it is... Since the launch of Bella…A French Life in 2013, reviewers have loved the novel for the way it immerses the reader into rural France; helped in no small way by the descriptions of French cooking that Bella creates for the men in her life or while dining in restaurants. The cooking is seamlessly woven into the text such that while evoking the sights, smells and tastes of Normandy, it isn't easy for the reader...
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The classic comedy about seventeenth-century French society-and a man who despises everyone. This play in verse, which debuted in 1666 in Paris, lives on as one of the greatest masterpieces of stage comedy. It follows Alceste-who constantly bemoans the flaws, foibles, and hypocrisies of the human race-and his competition with many other suitors for the hand of the alluring and flirtatious Celimene. In addition to its sheer entertainment value as an...
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The Nobel Prize—winning author of Thérèse Desqueyroux shares fascinating insights through correspondence with Albert Camus, Jean Cocteau, and others.
Best known as France's great Catholic novelist, François Mauriac was also a playwright, poet, critic, journalist, and member of the Académie Française. He was an influential public intellectual who criticized the Catholic church for supporting Francisco Franco and opposed French rule in Vietnam....
7) My Little French Kitchen: Over 100 Recipes from the Mountains, Market Squares, and Shores of France
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The world fell in love with Rachel Khoo through her cookbook and television show The Little Paris Kitchen, and immediately began to covet her Parisian lifestyle, fashion sense, and delicious recipes. In My Little French Kitchen, Rachel leaves Paris and travels to the mountains, villages, and shores of France, sampling regional specialties and translating them into more than 100 recipes. With more than 100 photographs, as well as dozens of Rachel's...
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Embark on a delightful linguistic journey with this charming collection of bilingual French-English short stories designed especially for beginner French language learners. From the picturesque streets of Paris to the sun-drenched shores of Marseille, immerse yourself in ten captivating tales, with text in both French and in English.Perfect for readers of all ages and language abilities, especially beginners, The Big Hat: Short Stories in French for...
9) Proust's Way
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The thinking and suffering of the author of Remembrance of Things Past are intimately exposed in these letters to Mauriac.
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Living a life as colorful and creative as Rachel Khoo-star of three BBC television series, author of bestselling cookbooks, illustrator, and international tastemaker-creates a constellation of ideas and inspiration. All of her gifts pack this exuberant more-than-a-cookbook, with its rounded corners and hefty notebook feel. Each turn of the page offers doable and delicious recipes, style-setting ideas from around the globe, 250 photographs, and Rachel's...
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Embark on a dazzling literary journey with Emma's Fashion Adventures, a captivating collection of bilingual short stories designed for young French language learners and fashion enthusiasts alike. Join Emma, the spirited Belgian fashion designer with pink sparkly hair and a wardrobe bursting with rainbow-colored outfits, as she takes center stage in tales that seamlessly weave French and English together.In this enchanting collection, young readers...
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Paraphes aux vents de nos tempêtes explore la manière dont les individus font face aux défis de la vie, aux imprévus du quotidien. Le livre montre comment les hommes, forts de leur expérience, de leur résilience et de leur capacité d'analyse, examinent méticuleusement leurs émotions, leur intellect et leur parcours singulier. Plongez dans les rouages initiaux d'une mécanique mystérieuse et envoûtante, qui initie un dialogue interne d'une...
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Plongez dans l'élégance infinie des vins et champagnes français avec ce livre. Ce livre captivant vous emmène au cœur des vignobles prestigieux de la France, o chaque gorgée raconte une histoire riche en saveurs, en traditions et en art.Explorez les terroirs uniques de Bordeaux, de la Bourgogne et de la Champagne, découvrant comment le sol, le climat et le savoir-faire des vignerons fusionnent pour créer des nectars inégalés. Plongez dans...
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En faisant de "Anthropologie d'un poète" un art de la rencontre, Frédéric Gramazio explore sa propre subjectivité comme un centre de gravité autour duquel tournent des identités remarquables.
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Au fil du temps, Frédéric Gramazio traverse des cycles de vie et de renaissance, situant sa créativité entre deux battements de cœur. Avant "Anthropologie d'un poète", il avait déjà exploré cette quête de la poésie dans...
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"Les saisons de mon sentier" est un recueil enchanteur de haïkus. Ceux-ci ont été inspirés au cours de promenades méditatives sur un même sentier en Wallonie. C'est une invitation à vous poser au sein du ballet changeant des saisons, près du ruisseau, dans les champs, sous les arbres, à cté des fleurs, au cœur de vous-même.
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Spécialisée en religions et spiritualités d'Extrême-Orient, Carmelina Carracillo est...
16) Learn French Like a Native for Beginners - Level 1: Learning French in Your Car Has Never Been Easie
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Learn the second most studied language in the world and have real-life conversations within less than a month even if you're a complete beginner So, it's settled... your next vacation is going to be in France! Your mouth begins watering as you book your trip. You'll start with the Blue Coast, making your way to Nice, catching the beaches and the beautiful sea, to end up in Paris and surrounding areas, to take in incredible history, as well as a culture...
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Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they definitely never taught you in French class with this super-handy and hilariously improper English-French phrasebook. You already know enough French to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From "what's up?" to "Wanna go home with me?" Dirty French will teach you how to speak like you're a regular...
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A unique guide to communicating in French. It will help you to find out more about French culture and to practise your spoken French with a free downloadable audio file.
An ideal tool for learners of French at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes, or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.
The text consists of 12 units each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all...
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Embark on a charming journey through France with our anthology of thirteen bilingual French-English short stories, perfect for beginner French language learners! From the heartwarming tale of Lavender and Laughter, where Sophie discovers the magic of friendship amidst fields of wildflowers, to The Mystery of the Missing Baguette, where Amélie solves a village bakery theft, each story is crafted to engage and delight learners of all ages.With simple...
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"Le deuil d'un vivant" explore les émotions vécues après la perte d'un être cher. Il traite du désespoir, de l'attente, du rejet et de la douleur psychologique et physique ressentie à la suite de cette éprouvante expérience. Chaque poème offre un éclairage sur le processus de deuil et la complexité des sentiments qui l'accompagnent.
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Hélia Sarasin a baigné dans l'écriture depuis sa plus tendre enfance. Cet exercice...
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